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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,936.66, 304,894.73 and 125,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,936.66, 304,894.73 and 125,445.49 is: 173,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,936.66 : 304,894.73 = 125,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,936.66/304,894.73 = 125,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,936.66x = 304,894.73 × 125,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,936.66x = 38,247,668,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247,668,803.27/220,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,115.99

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